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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

I The cry raised against the inter-stat,
commerce law is gradually CROWN.
fainter as its provisions are being pu,
to practical test. The protests hav,
emanated largely from those who hay,
been the recipients OF favors by til,
railroads. Great monoplies have beer
built up until their power and influenc,
knew no limit. The weak and strug
CLING had to submit to the powerful
In some instances competition was
impossible owing to combination and
discrimination OF railroads and man.
ufacturers. Astriking example is that
OF the Standard Oil Company, which
virtually has II monopoly of the
refining business and which has detied
competition owing to its ability to
secure special favors from railroads.
The opposition from the railroads and
their powerful allies should not dis
turb the confidence OF the people in
the efficacy OF the law until it is given
a most thorough test. Judge Cooley.
the chairman of the committee. has
recently written a letter which sets
forth the opinion Of that body upon
number OF points which have been
raised concerning the workings OF the
law. The following points are made
First-rhat the commission does
not consider that it possesses the
power to suspend permanently the
operations OF the fourth sectionA- the
famous "long and short haul" clause.
They believe that to be vital point
OF the law
SecondAThe law binds the commits.
sioners just as much as it does the
public, and it is not for them to sus-
pend the operation OF the ''lons and
short hauP' clause, even though it
may seem to them oppressive or
unwise. They have nothing to do
with that matter. Their only duty is
to see that the law is enforced, and
that it works no special hardship in
any individual instance. While Judge
Cooley is OF the opinion that the
operation OF the law will, on certain
roads, be unfavorable, he thinks that
it is perfectly clear that Congress un-
derstood and appreciated this fact,
but considered that the law would
result in the greatest good to the
greatest number, which is the para
mount object OF all law.
Third-That the commission will
construe the powers conferred upon
them regarding the suspension OF the
section with strictness, and will
order no such suspension except for
special reasons, which, er due exam
they believe to be valid.
From this it will be seen the COM
mission have neither the power or
inclination to suspend the fourth sec
ton except temporarily in certain
Instances, and ii relief is obtained il
must come from the halls OF congress, !
where the claims OF the people rs well
as the railroads will have a hearing.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

The annual meeting OF the eastern
Montana wool growers was held at
Miles City last week. 1t Eas ascer.
tanned, among other things, that where
sheep were cared for the past winter
the losses did not exceed 20 per cent
but where left to rustic for themselves
1t was nearly so per cent.--Journal.
The loss in this county, where growers
were supplied with hay, did not exceed
10 per cent. Twenty-Five per cent for
sheep that are fed is pretty high.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

1t has been number OF years sine,
the valleys and bench lands OF Mon
tana presented the appearance they
do ct this time. Two dry seasons In
succession having destroyed the grass
the present growth conceals all traces
OF the bleak and faded landscape
The Judith Basin is unsurpassed for
its fine streams, numerous valleys and
beautiful bench lands.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02
Notice-..T,me for Proving Will.

In the Probate Court Of County Of Fergus,
Territory Of Montana. In the matter oil
the Estate Of Melsena j. Payne. deces sed.
Notice is hereby given that Friday. the
Seventeenth day of June. 1887. at ~
a. NJ. OF said day, and the court room
of the Probate Judge. in the County oi
Fergus Territory of Montana, have been
appointed as the time aud place for prov
ing the will Of said Melsena j. Payne, de
ceased. and for hearing the application 81
Silas VI. Baker, for the issuance of letters
OF administration thereon.
ID. A. MEAouER.
Ex -oliicio Clerk
Lewistown. May 81. 1887.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

J. s. Dickerson has severed his con-
nection with the Helena Independent
and taken editorial charge of the
Butte Miner. Mr.. Dickerson is an
able. energetic newspaper man, and
his withdrawal from the Independent
ie matter OF surprise. The Miner,
always a good paper, will soon take
a further advanced position among
Montana newspapers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

Vics President Cakes, of the North
srn Pacific, has been rendered the
presidency Of the Milwaukee & St.
Paul road, but his decision is yet
reserved.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

Secretary Lamar says the numerous
leases by cattlemen from the Indians
shall annul at once, rs there is no
authority for the Indians to make
such leases. He will shortly give notice
to cattlemen to remove their cattle,
and if necessary troops will be used to
enforce the order.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02
Notice of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE At HELENA. Mt,

LAND OFFICE At HELENA. " tt
MAY 2'rd. 1857 I
Notice IL hereby given that The follow linz named
settler has flied notice OF his intention 10 make,
bnai proof in support Of his clam. and that s,Ii
proof VIII be made lsfore the Probate Jud 20
~ Fergus county. NJ. Z. at Lewistoan. 81. l., On
July eth, les7. VIZ:
Joseph King.
who made presumption declara,ory statement No
Az. &. t. 1862 tor the 81 sAt.. Sec. 10, NJ
NV. see. "a Tn. - y. a.. 10
lie nanie- tine following witnesses 10 prove hi
continuous residehee upon. and eaifisatisu ct.
said land. viz; JOHN lenni. fr derrick Jenni Frank
hahn aud Adolpa oc.Dwala, ali ii Cottonwood.
AoDisns-
:. W. LaSGuoRsr Hesi-asr
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

The forest fires which have devas-
tatsd the northern peninsula of Mich.
igan during the last fortnight, caused a
total loss OF $7,OOO,OOO. including
1880, 900 caused BY the destruction
of Lake Linden. Eight lives were lost
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

There has been strong demand for
help in our various industries this
spring, which would indicate that the
tide of prosperity has already set in
and that there need be no one idle
who Is able and willing to work.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

deIuand thar oine.h,ng be done for n
less expensive system oil caring for the
territorial insane 1t also seems highly
advisable that the commercial tray
elers OF Montana firms Ice relieved
from burdens not borne in the terri
tory by representatives oi outside
houses
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

In the case OF Barnes and others
against the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railroad, involving a claim OF
SIS, 100000 to $4,000, 900, the
United States Supreme Court has
decided in favor Of the railroad COM
panv
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02
FOR SALE!


Household Furniture consisting Of Cook
ing and Heating Stoves. Chairs, Carpets
Bedding. Lounge, Lamps. Center Tables
etc, will he closed out in one lot or sold {,
suit purchasers. Also one Mason & Ham
lin Organ. IA good as new, will b. soil
cheap. Call on. or address.
\. 4. DIssMoRE.
Maiden NJ T.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

A statue Of Gen. James II. Steed-
man was unveiled in Toledo, Ohio, on
the goth. The statue was the gift OF
q citizen and personal friend Of the
dead hero.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

The Manitoba railroad will soon be
within the limits OF Montana. The
track il now 100 miles west OF Minot,
and the graders a long distance west
of Buford
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

The President has authorized the
allotment of lands in severalty To the
Indians OF the Muckle Shoot reserva-
ton in Washington territory.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

The Great Falls Tribune now ap-
pears daily. As a "boom" paper.
devoted to the interests of Great
Falls. it is a creditable sheet.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

II is thought the increase OF lambs
in this county will reach 90 per cent.
which is a gold showing considering
the severity of the past winter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

Cyrus W. Field began life at 50
week, and is now worth 100000, 900.
He doesn't drink, and never struck for
eight hours or a Saturday payday.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02
WORKING GLASSES


We are now prepared to furnish all classes with
employment AT home, the whole of the time. or tor
their spare moments. Business. new Iisht and
profitable. Persons of either sex easily earn from
~ cent> Ia $500 per evening, and proportional
sum by divoting all their time TO the business.
bo.s and girl, earn nearly as much men. That
all who Sc. this may send their address. and test
the bus ness, We make this offer. To such as are
hot well satisfied We will send one dollar to pay
tor IA. trouble of writing. Full particulars and
outfit free. Address GEORGE STINsoS a. Co
Port land, Maine.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

Last Thursday was Montana
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. years old
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

President Cleveland has accepted an
invitation to visit ST. Louis about the
last OF September.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02

Yellow fever has madelits appear
ance in Key West. Florida. and several
deaths have occurred.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-06-02
NOTICE.


To tvs MEnEEEs Of THE JuDgrH Woo.-
GROWERS ASSOCIATION.
',ruilrmenA special meeting is hereby
called To- convene 1T Lewi-toan. ON Satur-
day. Jun. Ith. 1887, at : y. m
All members are requested Ia he present
and IA invitation IL hereby extended to all
n"n-menhrrs. who are engaged IN the wool
growing industry.
pArip lliLgER.
secretary.
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closed and allow you to look at them.
Cover the floor with sheet of tin in the
shape of bread-pan, so that the pen can
be easily cleaned each morning by taking
out the false bottom. | have my pens ar
ranged so that the rabbits can have their
freedom to a certain extent-that is. they
have yard just like the fowls. The
breedlng-house should be arranged so it
Will have department out of sight
OF the observer in which the female
rabbit can make her nest. The period of
CESSATION is about twenty-one DAYS. and
when the young are three weeks old they can
be removed from the mother. The male
rabbit must not be allowed near the Young
litter, as he is apt to eat them up. Rabbits
resemble Guinea pigs in having their
young every six weeks; sometimes two in
litter, at others seven or eight. For
feed give carrots, turnips, cabbages, and in
fact, most all green or vegetable sub
stances. But little liquid is needed, ex-
cept in warm weather, or while breeding.
when milk should be given. They should
be fed very often. 1t is considered very
poor practice tomeddle with the "bunnieso
until they are week or so old. At three
weeks old the young should be separated
from the old, and the females from the
males: Rabbits grow very rapidly, and
their liberty should be given them to a
certain extent, so they may attain large
and healthy size. As our climate is cold
in late fall and winter, the rabbits should
be taken to some warm place, or their
quarters made extremely comfortable /;
otherwise, they will be seriously, if not ia
tally affected. Damp and dark places are
a sure death to them as to any useful ami
mai.-Robert K. James, Dorchester Mass.
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most to pieces, and became well plastered
with mud, but the excitement and the nov
city fought off WEAKNESS until the return
home. 1t was then that We three from
the city felt as if every bone and muscle
in our bodies had decided to work no more.
Tired? We were nearly dead But Eph
and his fellow-darkies seemed as fresh as
ever, and the dogs trotted along as happy
as colts in clover time. They were used to
it and We were not. The old-time coon
hunter is very proud of his reputation,
and he likes to weave his experiences into
pleasant romances. He always has choice
collection of ghost stories to draw from,
and in his midnight prowlings he meets
with strange localities, inhabited by queer
beings. His tales of these ghosts are full
of interesting impossibilities. The coon
is eaten mainly by the colored people. 1t
is great delicacy with them. 4 bill OF
iare that would make a country negro
happy in the presence of an earthquake is
baked coon, sweet potatoes and pumpkin
pie. Coon has a very rich taste. and.
when properly cooked and well served, it
is 4 palatable dish
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An Old Dnminion Iyeddinr

Yo' see Pete he was mighty good
lookin' fellar. All de gals was turnin
up dey eyes tow'ds him. Mary Jane
says he, know yo' amt so dredful han.
SOM as some, says he, but dey's some
thin bout yo' OATS pow'ful fotchin'.
Mary Jane says he. Go long says |,
Shucks, honey, was dat sot up / diden'
know how ter 'spress myself. I'd cyared
fur Pete ever since de fust time / see him
4 haulin' in de sturgeon net on de schooner,
he was so pow'ful strong an handy. / kin
O. consent when | see he boun' fur ter hab'
me an | mos jump out'n my skin fur JOY,
but | Amt lettin' him know dat Yes,
miss, we was married, an we had de
bigges' kin of weddin'. Ole Mis- she
glib me white muslin dress, wild a long
trailin' veil, an ornge flowers cl'ar roun'
my head, N white kid gloves, m Bouquet
mos IS big IS watermelon, an ies' IS
sweet. An / had open wuk stockins,
mighty fine dey was an white kid slip
pers. Dem slippers was all busted wild
dancin', afore morning, but, laws, | les
kick 'em off m shuttle roun' in a pair OBJ
rubbers, cause | warn't goin' ter lose de
fun, l kin tell yo' Pete, too, he look
mighty fine, wild great starched shirt
front, an a scyarf pin de size OBJ q hickory
nut--rse got dat pin saved up fur leetle
Pete-an he mustache curled up like de
fines gentleman in de land Peter says
/, amt yo' mos shamed standin' up
along o me% | was heap blacker m
Pete Miss. Mary jane says he, 'Tse de
proudes' fellar in 'Lizabeth City County.
Pse jes' IS proud s Marse Tom, dat be-
Pears like den Pse bleeged to be salts
fled, for Marse Tom he JUS Dustin wifi
pride cause he gittin married ter Miss
Annie. Miss Annie, de sweetest
soul in de whole endurin' world, ieS
like de white rose in de garden, wild
de brightes' eyes, m de longes' hair yo
ever see. Marse Tom, yo' know, he done
git ahead OBJ all de oder gentlemen what
danglin' roun' Miss Annie. She smilin' at
'em all cause she fairly 'bleeged ter smile
on de ole turkey-buzzards eff dey come
sailin' roun' her way, dat Miss Annie's
nature. But, laws, when Marse Tom come
ridin' up so gyallant ter de house, she
'fraid ter if' her eyes from de groun'.
pears like her heart done shine up in 'em
mos too much. Marse Tom think she dom
cyar fur him at de flst; but one day he git
a glimpse oh dem eyes, far an squar', and
after dat dey warn't no mo- foolin', / can
tell yo'. Every body, Ole Mis- m all,
'bleeged ter tar 'roun' like mad an git
ready fur de weddin'-Grdce Winthrop, IN
Homdn," Noreraber, 1887.
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NOT MGLESTED.
The Story About Washington's ere
mains" Pronounced Canard.

A recent Washington dispatch saws
The story that the head of Washington
was stolen from Mount Vernon, and carried
to Paris by curiosity hunters, is pro-
nounced by DIR. G. NJ. Toner as an unquali
fed falsehood.
The remains of Washington were re-
moved from the old and original coffin
about fifty years ago, and placed in the
marble sarcophagus made for that purpose,
which was not only to keep out the air, but
so constructed and fastened that it would
be Eext to impossible for anybody to VIC
late the sanctity of the seals without hav-
ing uninterrupted access to them for many
hours.
When the remains were transferred from
the old coffin to the marble receptacle
many members of the Washington family
were present, with persons of prominence,
and they all certified to the fact that the
skeleton was all intact. After the sarco-
phagus was put in its place the iron grated
door was locked, and the key was thrown
in the Potomac. The old lock is still in
good preservation, and has never been tam
pered with.
During the Rebellion the grounds at
Mount Vernon were held sacred, and the
hand of tie vandal was never known to
have desecrated any part of the tomb or
its surroundings.
The last resting place of Washington
has been vigilantly watched ever since the
present tomb was erected Though some
distance from the mansion every device
known has been used for many years to
alarm the superintendent of the grounds.
Now electric wires communicate with the
house, making it impossible for any one to
even attempt to open the iron DOORS
The story, therefore, that the skull of
Washington was ever removed, or even
profaned by the touch of vandals, Dr. To-
ner says, is utterly without foundation.
In 1919 the Washington heirs loaned to
Clark Mills the original cast of Washing
toms face, made during life by the cele-
brated sculptor Houdon. 1t was never re-
turned, but in its place copy, which Mr.
Mills claimed was in better condition than
the original, was sent to the Mount Yer
non mansion. 1t subsequently passed into
the possession of Mr. Mcdonald, the sculp-
tor, and is supposed to be in his possession
still. Speculation was rife for time as TO
who had the original. 1t was not, however,
stolen, and is probably still in New York
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Rabbjt-Keepinp.

Rabbits, either brown, white or black,
should be all kept in the same manner. Ii
is quite difficult to breed them Justly and
correctly. Those too near related should
never be bred together, as the offspring
will surely be weak and feeble, and not at
tain a full growth. They should be mated
well, both in color, eyes and form. For a
pen. box 3x4 feet and about feet high,
is plenty large enough. The box should
be closed on all sides except the front.
which can be covered with some suitable
material, such as wire netting, in the form
Of door this will keep the animals in
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For the REccRD-UNIoN.l
HELP ONE ANOTHER.

should you meet an erring brother.
Who perchance hath gone astray.
Speak kindly word unto him,
1t will be the better way;
Do not add one bitter sorrow
Do not try to push HIM down
Lend helping hand unto him,
When misfortunes gather round.
Should it happen, when out walking
That you meet an aged man,
Do not iostle him unkindly
Just because you are young and can:
He was once as young and active,
In the years long passed away.
Then extend a friendly greeting,
Now he's feeble, old and gray.
Should temptations wiles assail thee
To their alluTements give no heed,
For they'll bear thee on to ruin,
If you follow where they lead
Ever strive to do each duty
Shun the path that leads to sin,
Let thy deeds be Just and faithful,
And an honored name you'll win,
Let us learn to help each other,
Let US speak q kindly word
To the heart bowed down with SORROW
Let kind acts be not deferred;
Kindly words, like summer sunshine.
Drive dark shadows from our way,
Then let us strive to help each other,
And ne er friendships trust betray
MRS. NELLIE BLOOM.
West Oakland, November 2, 1887.
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How SOME OF Our ORATORS SPOKE
Henry Clay never was at a loss for a
work or ''boggled" while speaking. With
Mr.. Webster it was different, and he often
would hesitate and then rub his nose with
the bent knuckle of his right thumb. Mr.
Calhoun. when at loss for word, would
give a petulant twist at his bony fingers
through his long gray hair until it stood
up like the hair on an electric toy. Mr.
Benton would sink his voice and humble
something that no one could understand,
and General Cass would cav awln in
the English style, passing his hand be-
meath the lower edge of his capasious
white waistcoat Mr.. Webster was almost
invariably stuck" when he attempted to
use Latin quotation, and when Mr.
Everett was in the Senate he used invari-
ably to appeal to him.-Boston Budget.
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FRUITand VEGETABLE
Is a ~ ID -
(Non-irrigated)
LIVERMORE VALLEY,
Alameda County, Cal.
About 1000 Acres OF the Best Land of
the ROSE BLACK IRA CTS
(Mon-irrigated)

the ROSE BLACK TRACTS,
Adjoining the beautiful, e-embowered
town of PIeasanton, are now for the first time
offered for sale in small subdivisions The soil
of the Black Ranch has long been well known
as equal TO the best in California. That of the
Rose tract IS equally good. The land offered
is all moist, but never overhOws.
For Fruit one-half of this land has no sIlpe-
rior, as surrounding orchards will attest 1t is
deep, well-drained, alluvial loan, which has
produced ton of wheat TO the acre in the
dryest season ever seen in this State. Two tons
land.
For Vegetables and kindred crops without
irrigation 1t has no equal anywhere. Hop
Fields, blackberry, strawberry and As
paragus beds. and q large acreage of pOta-
toes, beets, carrots, squash and pumpkins,
OF country fair size, are now growing or being
harvested on the land A common crOp of no
tatoes is 200 sacks per acre. of carrots IS to 100
tons; other products in proportion Is IN
equaled for the sugar beet. Alfalfa produces
four crops year.
There is not an acre OF any but the very best
land offered. The tracts have been opened up
by wide graded avenues, and VIII be sold in
small plots of from five acres upwards.
No better tract of land has ever been sub
divided IN California. American families are
deriving comfortable support from two or
three acres of this land.
rms IS "A Veritable Garden Spot of the
Earth" where a generous soil and every
needed climatic condition yield results which
seem almost fabulous.
No dead water, no malaria, no fsgs
Livermore Valley nestles among the high,
rugged ridges of the Coast RaDee aud is ex-
posed TO neither the cold winds of the coast nor
the great heat of the interior. The climate is
as near perfection as this world affords
But AZ miles from San Francisco, on Liver
more Division of the c. P. K. R. Two mails
daily Telegraph and telephone facilities.
Free carriages at Pleasapton at all times TO
convey parties over the land.
For further maps or further particulars adj
dress STANLEY & BARTLETT,
Pleasanton, Cal.
Or call on f. R. LTLIENTHAL, 100 Front
street, San Francisco. oT2lmIp
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If Your Lungs Are DESTROYED

Do not expect that Dr. Pierce's 'Golden
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there is hope for yos But do not DELAY,
lest you cross the fatal line where help is
impossible. The Discovery has arrested
the aggravating cough of thousands of con-
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